Betula Populifolia is commonly known as grey birch or white birch. This species of birch tree is native to North America and is most commonly found in the eastern part of the continent. The name Betula Populifolia derives from the Latin word for birch, Betula, and the Latin word for poplar, Populus. Grey birch is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 50 feet tall and has distinctive white bark that peels in thin layers. Other synonyms for Betula Populifolia include silver birch, paper birch, canoe birch, and American white birch. These names are often used interchangeably depending on the region and culture.